POSH & Diversity

There is no choice or option for inclusive culture at workplace. A Diverse Culture translates to happy, friendly and productive environment. It is not difficult to create an environment that is protected, warm, friendly and safe; it just requires focus and attention. Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace guideline is given by Supreme Court of India and is called POSH.
The most effective weapon against sexual harassment is awareness.

Harassment does not disappear on its own.

In fact, it is more likely that when the problem is not addressed, the harassment will worsen and become more difficult to remedy as time goes on.

Having Diversity means diversity of thoughts, respect and sensitivity which prevails in the environment as an Unwritten Rule.

Sexual harassment is any unwanted, unwelcome or uninvited behaviour of a sexual nature which makes a person feel humiliated, intimidated or offended.
Sexual harassment can take many different forms and may include physical contact, verbal comments, jokes, propositions, the display of offensive material or other behaviour which creates a sexually hostile working environment.

The ambit of the Sexual Harassment Act is very wide and is applicable to the organized sector as well as the unorganized sector. In view of the wide definition of ‘workplace’, the statute, applies to any office with more than 10 Employees. As per the Sexual Harassment Act, a workplace also covers within its scope places visited by employees during the course of employment or for reasons arising out of employment – including transportation provided by the employer & offsite official get togethers.